Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has anchored the Billboard Hot 100 at number one through the first half of May, extending its nine-week run and underscoring the sustained streaming and radio momentum behind the country-leaning track. Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” claimed a single week earlier in the month before yielding ground, while established names like Bruno Mars and rising crossovers such as Tame Impala with JENNIE have climbed into the top ten on the strength of new remixes and promotional pushes. Fresh May album releases from artists including Kacey Musgraves and Chris Brown are poised to influence late-month chart updates, with weekly Billboard tracking dates serving as key resolution points for traders assessing which acts will secure additional number-one positions before the month closes.